PLC AND ROBOTICS

PLC & Robotics specializes in the development and maintenance of PLC-based software solutions and robotic sequence and path control. Thanks to highly qualified software developers, we offer comprehensive support in software architecture, control engineering, troubleshooting, optimization, and OPC-UA.

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Topics

Are all functions still usable?
Are all spare parts still available?
Is knowledge of the facility available/documented?
Are all recertifications clear?

Are retrofits possible without production downtime?

Smooth Retrofit & Modernization >

Are your robots optimally integrated?
Are you satisfied with the efficiency?
Are cobots a topic of interest?
Are you aware of all safety regulations?

Have you checked for robot optimization in your production?

Robot-Assisted Process Optimization >

Are you familiar with OPC-UA / MQTT?
Do you already use supervisory computers?
Are you aware of cybersecurity?
Have you analyzed process tracking?

Do you know the potential security risks, such as data loss?

Cloud / MES / Control Systems >

Is there a dependency on employees?
Is process monitoring usable?
Maximizing the full potential of your hardware?
Are your training programs up to date?

Is your know-how ensured on your machines?

Lifecyclemanagment >

Do you know the benefits of programming languages?
Are modular calls familiar to you?
Are you aware of the software architecture?
Do you know agile methods/SCRUM?

Are your software solutions developed with contemporary techniques?

Code Optimization >

Is the safety approval available?
Is the acceptance protocol in place?
Are all documentations available?
Do you comply with the machinery directive?

Do you want to face jail time for having a non-compliant facility?

CE >

Do you have a selection according to architecture?
Are flexibility and adaptation possible?
Are your facility components up to date?
Is seasonal scaling accounted for?

Is your equipment future-ready?

System Upgrades >

Is there a functional analysis?
Has security been put in place?
Have you verified alternatives?
Do you know the availability?

Is your understanding of all components comprehensive?

Selection & Support of Components >

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PLC and Robotics Solutions

Smooth Retrofit & Modernization

Reverse Engineering
Virtual Commissioning
Encapsulated Commissioning

Your Benefits

Increased Knowledge and Process Understanding (Process Engineering)
Reduced Costs by Distributing Tasks According to Expertise
Increased Productivity and Reduced Downtime
"All in One Place" (Especially Automation, OPEX, and DfX)

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Lifecyclemanagment

Code Analysis
Consulting for Common PLC and Robot Systems
Analysis of Software Architecture

Your Benefits

Reduced Costs by Distributing Tasks According to Expertise
Increased Productivity and Reduced Downtime
Technical Sparring Partner for Your Employees
Reduction of Downtime

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System Upgrades

Current Market Analysis of HW and SW Architecture
Consulting on Alternative Components
Data Security and Documentation

Your Benefits

Long-lasting and Sustainable Products
Increased Productivity and Reduced Downtime
Cost Savings through New Systems
Supervisory Systems/Cloud/OPC-UA Integration and Cybersecurity

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Robot-Assisted Process Optimization

Analysis and Optimization of Path Control
Virtual Testing of a Robot's Usability

Your Benefits

Cost Reduction through Untapped Potential
Increased Productivity and Reduced Downtime
Quick and Direct Implementation Tailored to Your Needs
Employee Satisfaction

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Code Optimization

Development of PLC SW Architectures
Establishment of Interfaces between New and Existing Structures
Implementation of SCRUM Processes in Code Reviews and Optimizations

Your Benefits

Reduced costs and time losses through bug fixing
Access to maximum knowledge/expertise
Reduction in development times
Fast and efficient processes and procedures

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Selection & Support of Components

Specification Creation for Components
Hardware Planning / Circuit Diagram Creation

Your Benefits

Reduced Costs through Task Distribution to Competencies
Increased Efficiency and Sustainability
Reduction in Development Times
Decreased Supervisory Effort

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Cloud / MES / Control Systems

Structure/Optimization/Integration of OPC-UA Server (MQTT)
Creation of Data Models
Creation of SCADA/Visualizations

Your Benefits

Overview of all processes in its facilities (potentially worldwide)
Access to maximum knowledge/know-how
Establishing a shop floor
Increasing productivity and reducing downtime

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CE

Review of Existing Declaration of Conformity
Assistance with CE Approvals

Your Benefits

Competitive Advantage
Market Approval
Access to Latest Standards and Guidelines
Interdisciplinary cross-ING Expertise

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Nathloses Retrofit

Lifecyclemanagement

System Upgrades

Robotergestützte Prozess

Code Optimierung

Auswahl & Support Komponente

Cloud MES Leitsysteme

Our PLC and Robotics Services

Agile and Effective Software Architecture
Analyzing Existing PLC (Hardware + Software) and Robot Systems
Analyzing and Optimizing Path Control
Analyzing Hardware and Software Architecture
Establishing Interfaces
Establishing/Optimizing/Connecting OPC-UA Server (MQTT)
Designing PLC/Robotics Hardware/Software
Consulting on Common PLC Systems
Consulting on Alternative Components
Providing Documentation

Code Analysis
Data Security
Definition and Creation of Software Architectures
Development of Software HMIs
Development of Software for PLCs
Development of Software for Robots
Creation of Data Models
Creation of PLC Software Architectures
Creation of Specifications for Components
Creation/Optimization of SCADA/Visualizations
Encapsulated Initial Commissioning (IBN)
Hardware Planning/Circuit Diagram Creation

Market Analysis and Monitoring
Examination of Existing Conformity
Declarations
Reverse Engineering
Implementation of SCRUM Processes for Code
Reviews and Optimizations
Support for CE Inspections (SUVA)
Virtual Commissioning
Virtual Testing of Robot Deployment

Team PLC and Robotics

Elevating your automation experience to discover new innovations!

Dominique Ouamri

Chief Competence Center PLC & Robotics

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Dominique Ouamri
Chief Competence Center
PLC & Robotics

Tobias
Competence Center Member

Urs
Competence Center Member

Manuel
Competence Center Member

Sebastian
Competence Center Member

PLC AND ROBOTICS

Topics

Are all functions still usable? Are all spare parts still available? Is knowledge of the facility available/documented? Are all recertifications clear?

Are retrofits possible without production downtime?

Are your robots optimally integrated? Are you satisfied with the efficiency? Are cobots a topic of interest? Are you aware of all safety regulations?

Have you checked for robot optimization in your production?

Are you familiar with OPC-UA / MQTT? Do you already use supervisory computers? Are you aware of cybersecurity? Have you analyzed process tracking?

Do you know the potential security risks, such as data loss?

Is there a dependency on employees? Is process monitoring usable? Maximizing the full potential of your hardware? Are your training programs up to date?

Is your know-how ensured on your machines?

Do you know the benefits of programming languages? Are modular calls familiar to you? Are you aware of the software architecture? Do you know agile methods/SCRUM?

Are your software solutions developed with contemporary techniques?

Is the safety approval available? Is the acceptance protocol in place? Are all documentations available? Do you comply with the machinery directive?

Do you want to face jail time for having a non-compliant facility?

Do you have a selection according to architecture? Are flexibility and adaptation possible? Are your facility components up to date? Is seasonal scaling accounted for?

Is your equipment future-ready?

Is there a functional analysis? Has security been put in place? Have you verified alternatives? Do you know the availability?

Is your understanding of all components comprehensive?

PLC and Robotics Solutions

Smooth Retrofit & Modernization

Lifecyclemanagment

System Upgrades

Robot-Assisted Process Optimization

Code Optimization

Selection & Support of Components

Cloud / MES / Control Systems​

CE​

Dominique Ouamri Chief Competence Center PLC & Robotics

Tobias Competence Center Member

Urs Competence Center Member

Manuel Competence Center Member

Sebastian Competence Center Member

Lea Competence Center Member

Are all functions still usable?
Are all spare parts still available?
Is knowledge of the facility available/documented?
Are all recertifications clear?

Are your robots optimally integrated?
Are you satisfied with the efficiency?
Are cobots a topic of interest?
Are you aware of all safety regulations?

Are you familiar with OPC-UA / MQTT?
Do you already use supervisory computers?
Are you aware of cybersecurity?
Have you analyzed process tracking?

Is there a dependency on employees?
Is process monitoring usable?
Maximizing the full potential of your hardware?
Are your training programs up to date?

Do you know the benefits of programming languages?
Are modular calls familiar to you?
Are you aware of the software architecture?
Do you know agile methods/SCRUM?

Is the safety approval available?
Is the acceptance protocol in place?
Are all documentations available?
Do you comply with the machinery directive?

Do you have a selection according to architecture?
Are flexibility and adaptation possible?
Are your facility components up to date?
Is seasonal scaling accounted for?

Is there a functional analysis?
Has security been put in place?
Have you verified alternatives?
Do you know the availability?

Cloud / MES / Control Systems

CE

Dominique Ouamri
Chief Competence Center
PLC & Robotics

Tobias
Competence Center Member

Urs
Competence Center Member

Manuel
Competence Center Member

Sebastian
Competence Center Member

Lea
Competence Center Member